Holiday Cheer

The Pinkerton Academy varsity cheerleading squad were decked out in their favorite ugly sweaters on Friday night to cheer on the girls varsity basketball squad in the team’s home opener against the Nashua South Purple Panthers. The Astros beat their opponent 58-28.
Photo by Chris Paul

In the Community...

March is “Food for Fines” month at the Hampstead Public Library. Any Hampstead Library patron who has fines and overdue materials out is asked to return them with a donation of items for the local Food Pantry. Bring in non-perishable foods, toiletries, or paper goods and the library will forgive any fines assessed in 2015

Free tax preparation is available to area residents with a maximum income of $14,590 for singles and $60,000 for families) at Southern New Hampshire Services/Rockingham Community Action, 9 Crystal Ave. The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Preparation) Program is designed to help lower-income taxpayers get refunds and improve their financial positions through advice from trained volunteers.

The Londonderry Athletic Leadership Council at Londonderry High School is selling camouflage hats in support of veterans through Operation Hat Trick. Two styles are available this year: 72 adjustable clamp ones such as were sold last year, and 72 flex-fit caps. Prices are $15 and $20 respectively. Delivery date is May 1. For questions, email